3 legged dog

dustin mudd

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HI i got a rescue dog, Lab 6 months ago who although had good breeding was basically just ran loose with no real training. A friend had purchased and breed her to his male, for a good breeding of pups.

She in a nutshell had an infection that had been the result of surgery in a rear leg after a car wreck. We thought we could clean out the infection, and rehab her, while she got training. She is eager ,and willing to learn, and has a home for life!
Labor day she got pancreatitis, and got real sick, the result of the infection taking over her entire system. The vet said to save her, her leg needed to come up( back leg).

That is done, and she is doing great, i still think , and will know more in a week, that she can handle easy terrain on pheasants. We have been careful in pushing her since the surgery to get her strength back...

Those of you who have seen or been is similar cirmcumstances let me know your opinions on 3 legged pheasant dogs!

She is 3 , and still very athletic, i think i wont be able to push her more than a hour in the morning, and perhaps another hour in the PM daily this fall?
 
Kudos to you! Glad the pup is recovering. My cousin had a 3-legged dog, also a Lab, back in Montana. "Tripod" lost a front leg as a wee pup, but he was a fine Pheasant dog. Best of luck to you both. It was amazing how the dog prospered & got around.
 
I haven't been in that situation, but I commend you for doing such a great job with her. Great Job!!!!
 
I find it best when a dog gets old or in your case handicapped, To let them take you hunting. You just guide them a little on where to go and let them decide how much time to spend.

Good for you.

I think you will find out a three legged dog gets around pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izzc0gYrF3E
 
well i now know i cant keep up with her on mature roosters. WE gave chase last week on about a 400 yard relay, and i really needed someone to hand the baton too. Her previous owner thought, and i now know she needs a collar for that situation,

However on the young birds who sit easier she did great! got most of my birds flushes from her work!

3 legged dogs can outrun almost all of us, in case you didnt know!
 
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